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Hillcrest Intermediate School

11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (724) 861-3015

hillcrestschool.norwinsd.org

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Hillcrest Intermediate School serves 794 students in grades 5-6.

Hillcrest Intermediate School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 794 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Hillcrest Intermediate School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-6

Total Students

794 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hillcrest Intermediate School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hillcrest Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#227 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hillcrest Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

92%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hillcrest Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Hillcrest Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Norwin School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Intermediate School's ranking?

Hillcrest Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Hillcrest Intermediate School?

794 students attend Hillcrest Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Hillcrest Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Intermediate School?

Hillcrest Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hillcrest Intermediate School offer ?

Hillcrest Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6

What school district is Hillcrest Intermediate School part of?

Hillcrest Intermediate School is part of Norwin School District.

School Reviews

5 10/6/2021

This school is amazing!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 794 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education